24 May, 2021 / Debt Relief / Comments are Closed

Is the 50/30/20 rule possible in your budget?

How much should you spend on what? Let’s look at a few guidelines to help you with your financial planning.

Bayport Editorial Team 0

24 April, 2021 / Debt Advice / Comments are Closed

Consider Debt Consolidation But Understand The Benefits And Pitfalls

With the lockdown period having significant ramifications on personal finances, many consumers are asking about available options to assist in better managing their money.

Bayport Editorial Team 0

23 April, 2021 / Debt Relief / Comments are Closed

How to get out of debt as a family

The feeling that you are drowning in debt is not fun. Instead of feeling that you must solve the problem on your own, get your family on board to achieve debt relief.

Bayport Editorial Team 1

07 Aug

We celebrate women-headed households

Financial Wellness,Financial Freedom,Women Month

According to the 2022 census, 42% of South Africa’s 18 million households are headed by women. These might be single mothers, same-sex couples, widows or divorced women, or married couples where the woman is the breadwinner and/or responsible for household finances. Whoever they are, we celebrate these women on Women’s Day and every other day.

13 Jun

Provide for your child’s education from day 1

Self Help

Education may not guarantee a better life, but it is the best shot you can give your child at success. That’s why you should start providing for education as soon as your child is born.

25 Nov

Needs vs wants – protecting your financial wellness

Budgeting,Financial Wellness,Money Management,Personal Finance,Saving

Online shopping has made it easier to get what you need without leaving home, with everything from appliances to groceries. However, with this convenience comes the risk of online scams, that can impact your finances and peace of mind, which is not a great
way to spend the festive season.

23 May

Better ways to work down your debt

Financial Freedom,Financial Wellness

At work, working smart means using your resources and tools to achieve the best possible results in the time you have available. How does this apply to your personal finances?

09 Mar

Know your credit rights

Credit Education and Credit Awareness,Financial Wellness

How well do you know your rights (and responsibilities) when it comes to credit?

22 Dec

Be your own Santa

Financial Wellness,Financial Planning,Self Help

Have you ever bought yourself a gift at Christmas time? Some people do every year; others have never even thought of it. Appreciating yourself once a year is not a bad idea. We asked a few of our colleagues about being their own Santa, and as a fun way to end this year, here are their answers.

03 Dec

The gift of gratitude

Financial Empowerment,Financial Freedom,Financial Wellness,Money Management

As the festive season approaches, many of us start thinking about gifts – what to buy, what we hope to receive, and what we can afford. But one of the most precious gifts we can give ourselves doesn’t cost a thing: gratitude. By focusing on what we already have rather than what we lack, we can feel richer and more content without spending a cent.